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BN53 OVT

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,942 mi
Last recorded114,942 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 OVT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 114,942 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 114,940 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 105,245 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 105,240 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 93,890 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 93,890 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 82,182 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 82,182 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 74,072 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 74,072 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 65,541 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 65,541 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 59,670 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front door sticks

Pass 4 Sep 2013 54,203 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 54,203 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 48,092 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

centre brake pipe support clip broken but supported with plastic cable tie

slight movement at top of steering column/steering wheel

Pass 19 Sep 2012 48,092 miles

centre brake pipe support clip broken but supported with plastic cable tie

slight movement at top of steering column/steering wheel

Pass 16 Sep 2011 41,888 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 37,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

note o/s front tyre wearing low 2mm

Pass 16 Sep 2009 33,144 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 28,784 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 23,496 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 19,375 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 75?

Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
5,824
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
103,127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82,341
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,066
Registration plate lamp not working 33,396
Direction indicator incorrect colour 27,329
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BN53 OVT is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2003 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 68,100 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 75 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN53 OVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BN53 OVT registered?

BN53 OVT is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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